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Careers Counsel | Why Bill Gates and Warren Buffett Invest Time in Learning

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There are few sectors of the economy that offer as wide and interesting a range of career opportunities as fashion. Careers Counsel rounds up the most useful and inspiring articles from around the web. To browse hundreds of jobs from leading brands, visit BoF Careers.

Be Like Bill Gates and Warren Buffett: If You're Not Spending 5 Hours Per Week Learning, You're Being Irresponsible (Quartz)
"Learning is the single best investment of our time that we can make. As Benjamin Franklin said, 'An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.'"

15 Workplace Skills Every Woman Should Master (Refinery 29)
"Assertiveness is the primary factor in taking charge of your career. No, it's not always easy — but, it's very simple."

Why January Is Your Least Productive Month And What To Do About It (Fast Company)
"Instead of simply bundling up and waiting out the slump, here are four things you can do to boost your productivity or take advantage of the downtime."

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